Chief Engineer for Self Unloader Bulk Carrier (Hiring Offices: Ukraine / India)

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Group is seeking a Chief Engineer for a self unloader bulk carrier to operate on a contract basis. The role places you as head of the Engine Department, responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of all shipboard machinery and electrical systems.

You will supervise engineering officers and ratings, implement PMS, and ensure strict environmental, safety, and classification compliance while managing fuel, lubricants, waste, and bunkering activities.

Responsibilities

• Head of the Engine Department, reporting to the Master for safe operation and maintenance of shipboard machinery and electrical systems.
• Supervise all engineering officers and ratings, and implement the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and classification survey requirements, manage fuel/oils/oil records, and oversee bunkering.

Job description

Chief Engineer for Self Unloader Bulk Carrier (Hiring Offices: Ukraine / India)

Department: Engine

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Engineer serves as the head of the Engine Department, holding ultimate responsibility to the Master for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of all shipboard machinery and electrical systems. This senior leadership role involves supervising all engineering officers and ratings, implementing the Planned Maintenance System (PMS), and ensuring strict compliance with environmental, safety, and classification survey requirements. A critical aspect of the position is the accurate management of fuel, lubricating oils, and waste, including the meticulous maintenance of the Oil Record Book and oversight of all bunkering operations